Gwen Stefani covers up for Malaysian gig

Gwen Stefani covered her skin during a performance in Malaysia following Islamic protests.

The singer appeared in the country on Monday despite opposition from the National Union of Malaysian Muslim Students and the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party.

They said her fashion and cheeky performances were out of keeping with Islamic values.

In response she ditched her more revealing outfits in favour of black leotards, white short-sleeved shirts and a black-and-white striped suit.

She wore black gloves up to her elbows and, although changing costume several times, was always almost fully covered.

She told the crowd: "I am very inspired tonight. It is great to be here again."

One fan, Denise Chan, a 15-year-old originally from China, said the complaints were over the top: "I think they were making a big ho-ha for no reason. Even the local artists, they dress even much worse, much more indecent."